Pikey Peak Trek Blog
Plan a Pikey Peak Trek and enjoy the 360° Himalayan panoramas, Sherpa culture, and peaceful, uncrowded trails.
The Pikey Peak Trek, a recently opened Pikey Peak Trek trail, is a newly developed route in lower Solukhumbu. It is a combination of dramatic exploration of the Lower Everest Area. This route follows the less crowded area from Phaplu to Pikey Peak and Dhap to pikey peak. It is also possible to start from Jiri to Pikey Peak.
From Pikey Peak at 4,065 meters, you can watch the eye-catching views of different mountains above 8,000 meters, including Mt. Everest at 8,848m, Mt. Lhotse at 8,516m, Mt. Makalu at 8,463m, Mt. Kanchenjunga at 8,586m, as well as many other beautiful flurries of snow-capped mountains. This peak is popular for its amazing sunrise and sunset views.
This is the best place to capture the view of Mt. Everest, the world’s highest peak, from a lower elevation. During this trek, you can enjoy seeing the beautiful rhododendron forests, culture-influenced villages, and splendid uphill and downhill trails, as you can carry the cultural experience regarding the villages and the combination of the scenery.
Phaplu to Pikey Peak
You can start your trek from Phaplu to Pikey Peak. This trek is possible to start and end from many different places. It depends on your holiday time in Nepal and on your interests. This trek is possible to start from Jiri to Pikey Peak, from Salleri to Pikey Peak, and from Dhap to Pikey Peak. You can make your trek longer or shorter; it depends on your trekking days and your interests. So this trek is known as the flexible Short Trek.
Pikey Peak Trek Highlights
- Scenic drive from Kathmandu to Bhandar
- Pikey Peak Summit 4,065m
- Incredible Mountain views, including Mt.Everest 8,848m, as well as Makalu 8,463m, Kanchenjunga 8,586m, Mt.Annapurna 8,091m, Mt.Lotse, Mt.Sisapangma, and many other flurries of snow, covered Mountain Peaks. This scene depends on Pikey Peak Weather.
- Green Valley, Rhododendron forest, Chhorten, and Monasteries.
- Beautiful sunrise and sunset views during good weather.
Pikey Peak Trek Cost
The Cost always depends on the service and facility. We, Himalaya Darshan Treks, offer reasonable Cost. It starts from USD 799.00 per person for a full board. We provide a Trekking Guide and Porter hire service too. Hence, if you would like to hire Pikey Peak Trek Guide and Porter as per your need, contact us.
Pikey Peak Trek Itinerary
We design your Pikey Peak Trek Itinerary according to your holiday time in Nepal or as per your request. The itinerary given below is rough, which means it is possible to modify it. We hope you can get enough information about this trek from our Pikey Peak trek blog.
1: Welcome to Kathmandu and transfer to the Hotel
2: Drive from Kathmandu Bhandar by Bus/Jeep
3: Bhandar to Namkheli
4: Namkheli to Ngamor Gumpa
5: Ngamor Gumpa to Pikey Peak 4065m
6: Pikey Peak to Junbesi
7: Hike to Thutungchhelig Monastery, then back to the Lodge
8: Junbesi to Phaplu/Salleri
9: Salleri to Pattale by Drive
10: Early morning hike to Pattale viewpoint and enjoy seeing beautiful Mountain Views, including Mt.Everest 8848m, then drive to Kathmandu by Jeep.